Insects

The first challenge will be in the insect world. To avoid any confusion, an insect is defined as "A small animal that has six legs and a body formed of three parts and that may have wings" (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). So, basically, if it has 6 legs, fire away!

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Announced:

Wednesday, 17th September, 2014 (GMT)

Submissions:

Wednesday, 24th September, 2014 –
Tuesday, 30th September, 2014
(GMT)

Voting:

Wednesday, 1st October, 2014 –
Tuesday, 7th October, 2014
(GMT)

Processing rules:

-Minimal post-processing, i.e. no HDR effects or any over the top filters, etc... that would make an image look unnatural.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

-Show the community your best work!

-Feel free to show photos captured with extension tubes, bellows or any other type of magnification aide. The bigger the better, I say!

-If you know the particular species or even just the common name, please ID it in your photo.

-If it is just a "head shot," ID the subject for clarity's sake.

-No spiders (arachnids, i.e. 8 legs), as there will be additional challenges in the coming weeks.